UHDS Graphic Design Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title
UHDS Graphic Design Assistant

Appointment Type
Student Employee

Job Location
Corvallis

Position Appointment Percent
100

Appointment Basis
12

Pay Method
Hourly

Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date
Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?

Min Hourly Rate
$15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate
$21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill two Graphic Design Assistant student positions for University Housing & Dining Services at Oregon State University. UHDS Graphic Design Assistants create a variety of print and digital work, including signage, photography and promotional material in support of highlighting the 15 residence halls, more than 25 dining locations and three apartment complexes on the Corvallis campus and events and initiatives led by the department.

Graphic Design Assistants are vital to the UHDS Marketing, Outreach and Communications unit. They work in collaboration with a digital media assistant, marketing and communications managers, the assistant director and the director of marketing. Graphic Design Assistants must be able to balance multiple projects, meet tight deadlines and work creatively within OSU's brand guidelines.

The students in this position should plan to work at least 10 hours per week and no more than 20 hours per week. Period of employment is approximately June 2026-June 2027, with the possibility of continued work through the summer and into the next academic year. There is also the possibility to begin employment in September 2026.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation

through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the

National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Technology

Position Duties

Graphic design and photography
Create compelling and eye-catching promotional materials for print, social media, digital displays and other media using the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, Premiere)
Develop visual communications to inform and engage diverse stakeholders and audiences across the OSU community
Take photos and participate in photoshoots to highlight the on-campus experience including food offered at UHDS locations
Digital screen updates

Collaborate with the UHDS marketing management team to post and assist in managing content on UHDS digital display screens (located in dining locations and residential buildings)
Team collaboration and other duties

Participate in marketing meetings and brainstorm sessions
Partner with professional and student marketing staff through weekly student staff meetings, brainstorming sessions, and discussions to develop and improve visual communication assets
Utilize proper file management with a high degree of diligence and organization
Collaborate with marketing management to move projects from initiation to concept, to execution and completion
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:

https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard

High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the

Office of International Services

(OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications

Strong interest and/or past experience working with graphic design, creating fliers, posters, digital materials and/or multi-page documents
Basic photography skills and experience
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software with working proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment while also working independently with a high level of self-direction
Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Proficiency in the following software programs: Lightroom, Acrobat Pro, After Effects, Premiere
Video and social media marketing skills
Experience living in an on-campus environment
Enrolled in graphic design, new media communications or related degree area of study
Bilingual skills, preferably Spanish language speaker
Commitment to diversity and learning about identities other than your own
Experience working within a brand system

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
P13117SE

Number of Vacancies
2

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
07/01/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date
06/15/2027

Posting Date
04/23/2026

Full Consideration Date
05/14/2026

Closing Date
05/14/2026

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
• A Resume
• A cover letter indicating your interest, skill and experience related to this position

For additional information please contact:

Tracy Getz

at

tracy.getz@oregonstate.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval